Brown County Democrat, Volume 30, Number 46, Nashville, Brown County, 27 March 1913 — Page 3

30TH YEAR NASHVILLE, INDIANA, THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 1913 NUMBER 48

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PROPERTY LOSS BY FLOOD IN BROWN COUNTY IS ESTIMATED AT $200,000 NO DEATHS BUT MANY NARROW ESCAPES FROM DROWNING REPORTED-—MANY PATHETIC SCENES, HUMOROUS INCIDENTS AND ACTS OF HEROISM—RELIEF FOR THE SUFFERING.

{ WARNING ! S To All Health Officers and \ The People of Indiana: iOn account of the present flood conditions throughout the state, the necessity of boiling all water used for l drinking purposes is most / urgent. This applies equal- } ly to all public water supr plies and to all wells. Health / officers - are requested and / urged to use their utmost / endeavor to impress upon ( the people of their commun- / ities the importance of this ) precaution. BOIL ALL S THE WATER USED FOR (DRINK, NO MATTER /WHAT ITS SOURCE, not S only while present flood conf ditiohs prevail hut affcer>wards and until assured the \ water supply is safe. A ( / wide spread outbreak and ! S epidemic of typhoid and / diarrheal diseases is sure to S follow in the wake of the [ flood unless this precaution i is strictly observed. \ Indiana State Board Health

; down Salt creek. At Belmont i the heighth of the water of the : former higher flood was three ; feet and eight inches, while in ; the Eikinsville neighborhood the - water went to but 30 inches over ! the former high water mark. v Among those in Nashville who : were compelled to vacate their r homes the night of the flood, and v nst mentioned in our last issue, i was Mrs. Lucy David and family ■ who live in the west edge of i town. As the waters came up , a number of chickens were taken j from the chicken house to the - smokehouse for safety. Soon ; parties who went to the smokehonse to remove some meat and found the chickens floating in water. They were hastily trans- ; ferred to the house, and before the waters receded many had drowned. The water stood three feet or more in the house, and the carpets, furniture, etc., were badly damaged. Wm. Winchester, living at the base of the hill west of town lost 30 or 35 nice chickens. A report that'a valuable cow belonging to 4 ‘Checker' ’ had been drowned was not verified. She is 25 years of age-old enough to find the way home. Marooned in a Tree for Hours “Bub” Henderson and son living seven miles east of Nashville had a thrilling experience during the flood. When the water began coming up they went to rescue some stock, but so fast did the rise come they could not get back, but climbed an apple tree near the house. The water flooded the house and the other members of the family found shelterupstairs. As the waters continued to rise Bub’s wife called for | them to come to the house so if they were to drown they would all die together. Bub took a tighter grip on the limbs of the tree and yelled back to his wife,*. “I’m not prepared.” He and the son stayed in the tree until the waters receded. Aged Lady Jumps Picket Fence The home of Mrs. Deckard, widow of John Deckard, four miles west of Eikinsville, was

AT THE CHURCHES II METHODIST. Rev. Clay left yesterday for New Zion to assist Rev. Reynolds in a series of meetings. These meetings were begun on Tuesday Mar. 18, and continued until the following Sunday, when they were interrupted by the flood. They began again Tuesday night and will continue indefinitely. The local pastor’s appointments will be filled by Rev. Henry Hibbard during his absence—Nashville Sunday morning at 10:30 and Sunday evening at 7:00; at Needmore Sunday afternoon at 3. Attendance and interest at the Sunday school continues on the increase. One-hundred and nineteen persons were present last Sunday, representing, a’J..denominations and many outside the churches. Records for attendance have already been broken but it is hoped and expected that the enrollment will be still larger next Sunday. Everyone is especially invited to attend next Sunday—2:30 p. m. —and bring some one with you, and we will guess that you will attend the following Sunday. Attendance at the Wednesday night prayer meetings continue to increase. Much interest is shown in the songs, prayers and testimonials, in which all take part. These meetings are especially beneficial, not only to members of the Methodist church but of all churches and those outside the churches. You should attend.

Albert Brummett Loses Leg While attempting to alight, from a Monon freight at Bloomington, Indiana, on the 23d ult , Albert Brummett, age 17, son of Mrs. Levi Hall of that city, was drawn under the caboose and his right leg cut off between the ankle and knee." His condition at the hospital is reported favorable tqday. Brummett had been working at the Coleman restaurant, at McDoel, and to save the walk to Bloomington, boarded the caboose of a freight train at the yards. He was riding on the platform and when reaching the first street crossing, attempted to jump off, but failed to let loose his hold on the railing at the proper time and he was hurled beneath the wheels. His left foot was crushed. Eye-witness-es ran to the boy who was crying in agony. The pain completely unnerved Brummett and he implored bystanders to kill him and put him out of his misery. He was taken to the hospital where the bone of the leg was amputated. The unfortunate boy is a son of George Brummett of Nashville. . Common School Graduates. Following is a list of the successful applicants for graduation from the common schools of Brown county, examination held March 15, 1913: Hamblen tw’p. — Lucile Hukill, Beckie Clark, Manville C. Moser, Minnie Milnes, Anna Campbell, Grace Jackson tw’p. — Mart Brown, Beryl Tracy, Frank Kaserman, Goldie Snider, Cecil Murphy, Alma Zody, Ruth Davidson, Kathleen Cook, Austin Zody, Herbert. McDonald. Johnson tw’p.—Gladys Lucas. VanBuren tw’p. —Iva Henderson, Grace Roush, Net Pruitt, Hadie Artis, Glen Setser, Borcie Leaver, LelaWoods, BessieGreathouse, Louis Barker, Howard Allen, Herbert Anthony, Gladys Ralphy,. Edith Moore, Harroid Bowman.

A conservative estimate of the damage to Brown county by the flood of last week is placed at $200,000. Some are placing the loss as high as $275,000, but the majority of those who have carefully studied the situation and compiled figures put the damage at $200,000. The exact loss, of course, cannot now, and may never be known. Thousands of dollars worth of household goods ■ farm pr. avers Suiii implements were carried away; miles and miles of fencing was carried off by the raging waters; the live stock loss will reach the four-fig-ure mark; and the repair of the roads, bridges and culverts will cost the county many thousands. The county council has been called for a special meeting next Monday, when it is expected an appropriation will be made for bridges, culverts and road repair work generally. This work should, and surely will be hastened as fast as possible. Brown county will be plunged in debt before all the necessary repairs can he made, but there is no way around the obstacle. The county—the taxpayers—are unfortunate in this case, but where is he who can stay the hand of the Divine Providence. From all over the county come reports of missing bridges, culverts and impassable roads. Many bridges were needed before the flood—to this has been added the need and absolute necessity of many more. Although this work will doubtless be pushed as rapidly as possible, it will be many months before the roads will be put back in their normal condition. Road supervisors are busy in all sections of the county repair-1 ing roads, and farmers in manyj instances are turning out and repairing the roads themselves in their immediate vicinity. Over Five Feel Higher tu&ii ju.tc* The waters at Nashville during the flood registered five feet and five inches higher than ever known. This proportion,, however, was not maintained farther

repeated the off stating that relief of any kino needed would be forthcoming for the asking. The local relief committee composed of three members from each of the Nashville Sunday schools, is of the opinion that the home people will be able to care for the local flood victms, and the Indianapolis .committee was answered in wore > to that effect together with the thanks of our people for the generous offer of assistaace. Had Rent Paid; Refused Rescue _ Over at Columbus, when White river was flooding the southern part of the city, ; rescue party entered a home rn First street occupied by Mrs. Hila Ann Walters, who several years ago was a resident of “Soi h Chicago,” a mile south of Nashville. She was in the kitchen pud mg-away at a stone 'pipe. Wat covered the I floor to a-depui. u one foot. She was told that she had better move out, but she gave the party to understand that she would not; that she had her rent paid in advance and that they could not force her to v- cate. She remained until the waters receded. Lon Weddle, tru stee of Hamblen township, was in his barn looking after the care of his horses, when the water rushed in on him to a dep ;h of two feet and he had to vac? te. Mai! Service Si, 11 Irregular The mail service in and out of Nashville is still in a crippled condition, owing to washouts and the bad condition of the roads. Rural carriers are serving their patrons with difficulty. Train service on the I. C. is still irregular; no freight or express is being- handled. Fi ’st class mail consigned to the Nashville postoffice has been arri /ing daily for the past two or three days but there was scarcity of seem d-cl ass matter until today, when a surrey load of papers, etc., arrived. The first product of the ruraldistricts to appear :f or market in Nashville after the flood was a sack full of ax-ha idles brought in Friday morning ! iy James Mullis of Johnson township. They are of his own mu eufacture and were sold readily.

flooded, and the aged lady who was alone at the time, sought safety in the barn. As the waters rose in the house she carried what household goods she could to the attic, then fastenening a bundle of clothing on her back she started to wade to the barn. When she reached the garden fence she toiled in vain to knock some of the pickets off. Putting her hands on railing she sprang over the fence, waded out to the barn, put on dry clothing and remained till morning. Since then Mrs. Deckard, who weighs about 175 pounds, finds that she cannot even climb over the fence she so nimbly vaulted during the flood.

Nashville’s March Weather The following .epurt of the weather conditions at Nashville during the month of March is furnished The Democrat by Prof. W. G. Goble, cooperative government observer: Temperature—Mean maximum 54; mean minimum, 31.5; mean 42.7; maximum, 73, on the 14th; minimum 5, on the 2nd.; greatest daily range, 7, on 23rd; least daily range 7, on the 24th. Precipitation—Total 11.69; the greatest in 24 hours, 6:01, on the 25th. Snow —Total fall, 5.70. Number of days with one inch or more precipitation, 15; clearS; partly cloudy, 10; cloudy, 16. Dates of thunder storms, 13th, 19th, 24th, 25th; hail, 26th. Wind directions—North-west, 6 days; west 7, south-west 12, south 5, south-east 1. Prevailing winds, south-west. Speak Correctly, Write Correctly Young people should acquire the habit of correct speaking and writing, and abandon as early as possible any use of slag words dnd phrases. L The longer you yut this off, the more difficult the acquirement of correct language will be; and if the golden age of youth, the proper season for the acquisition of language, be passed in its abuse, the unfortunate victim will most probably be doomed to talk slang for life. You have merely to use the language which you read, instead of the slang you hear to form a taste in agreement with the speakers and poets 'uoh° no’v

Aged Lady's Perilous Condition In an Indianapolis hospital at the point of death lies Mrs, Mary J. Parmerlee, a former resident of Hamblen township, this county. She was found in her home in West Indianapolis, standing in water to her chin. Shp was picked up by a rescue party and hurried to the hospital where she ■is in a dangerous condition. She is the widow of Mark Parmerlee. Aid Offered For Flood Sufferers Thousands of dollars and car loads of provisions are being sent to Indiana from all the big cities of the United States for the relief of the thousands of homeless throughout the state. More is needed. The following telegram from the general relief committee, by its chairman, William J. Mooney, was received here Saturday night, and is self explanatory; Indianapolis, Mar. 29, 1913. To the Mayor of Nashville: Indianapolis in common with yourselves and other cities has suffered from floods, but the water has gone down now and we believe that the generous subscriptions of our own people will be sufficient to relieve all local distress. We want, if possible, to do something for the rest of the state that may have suffered more severely than we. Please advise us by wire what your greatest needs are, and how Indianapolis can help you. (Signed) Wm. J. Mooney, Chmn. GenT. Relief Com. This was followed Monday night by a long-distance telephone call from Richard Lieber, who owns a summer home northwest of Nashville, and who is a member of the relief committee. Mr. Lieber, in conversation with County Clerk John F. Bond, practically repeated the offer contained in the above telegram. Tuesday /evening Mr. Lieber called The Democrat, and again

PRESBYTERIAN The series of meetings conducted by Rev, Henry Arlen came to close Sunday night, when the pastor delivered a strong and able sermon. He chose for his theme “Jacob’s Ladder,” and he delivered a plain and commendable address to the large* attentive and appreciative audience. Sunday, April 13, the pastor will preach at the usual hour in the forenoon, and in the evening he will deliver the baccalaureate sermon for the Nashville high school graduates. The Sunday school at 9:30 a. m., was well attended and a decided interest shown in the lesson studies. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone to attend Sunday school with us next Sunday.' A CHRISTIAN The meeting of the Christian Endeavor Society last Saturday night was largely attend. These meetings are a great help, especially to the young people, and the attendance and interest is on the increase. You are invited. Attend once, you will again. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. each Sunday. You are most cordially invited to attend. There are two editors in the new cabinet, but President Wilson will be the custodian of the blue pencil.

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Grover David Will Wed. _ Grover C. David md Miss Jessie Record, will be mited in marriage at the home of the bride in CclumbnrDc : ~ iCi’’' &,v~ rangements for the ceremony are not fully arranged, but the pastor of the Columbus Central Christian church-will probably officiate. Mr, David’s bride-to-be is a popular young lady of culture and refinement, and has many friends wherever known. She has been .employed with Mrs. Anderson, a Washington street milliner in Columbus. Mr. David is a prominent young business man of Nashville and an honorable and upright citizen. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Samson David. Grover will return to Nashville with his bride Saturday and they will begin housekeeping at once in ‘the Wray property on northJefferson street May their married life be one of happiness and prosperity is the wish of The Democrat. Eggs-actly Sixteen Eggs. Don’t ask us where we got our information until we finish; it’s a true story, however. Sam Patterson, whose reputation for truth and veracity is known by every man, woman, boy and girl in this section to be good, has several chickens, and many of them make their home in his blacksmith shop at the lower end of Van Buren street. A day or so ago Sam’s hens got busy; all seemed to be smitten with a new nest he had fixed in the shop, and during eight hours (all belong to the union) they deposited in that one nest sixteen eggs. A part of the time three hens were-on the aest at one time. That’s “gain' some.” An Easter Surprise The friends and neighbors of Prof. J. H. Coffey gathered at his home in Hamblen township with well-filled baskets Easter, it being the 45th anniversary of his birth. The dining room decorations consisted of green and white and the table was adorned with white lilies and Easter bells After dinner sweet, soothing sounds came from the piano and guitar, in the hands of Prof. Coffey and Mr. Chelsea Abbot. While the music was being played there was a march drill given by six little boys and girls, Annie Abbet representing the Angel at the sepulchre. The title of this march was “He is Risen.” All enjoyed the day very much and wish the Prof, many more happy birthdays. * Card of Thanks We wish to thank our friends for their help and kindness during the high waters and may God richly bless each of you is our prayer. Ralph Gott & Mother

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Washington tw’p.—Grace Connop, FredAynes, Clark Sturgeon, Oren Rogers, Walter Frazer, Leatha Seitz, Feme Seitz, Feme Clark sr., Feme Clark jr,, Maud Henderson, Stella Hendershot, Lee Jackson, Flora May Howard, Glen Bright, Mary Neal, Hallie Campbell, HaddeeGampbell, Ethel Sciscoe, Glen Lanarn, Ralph E. Griffin. Nashville.—Sarah J. Bond, Edna Hutchison, Estel Woods, Byron Walker. The examination shows that some teachers have done their work carefully and thoroughly, while with others it has been neglected. I wish to urge each teacher in the county to do their work in such a way that it will not need doing again. We can save time for ourselves and our pupils by doing our work in the best manner possible. Miss Grace Roush, of Van Buren township, made the highest grade in the county, 92 8-9; Lee Jackson, of Washington tw’p, second, with 91 2-9; Glen Bright, of Washington tw’p, third, with 911-9; Ethel Sciscoe, of Washington tw’p, fourth, with 90 8-9. These four were the only pupils getting a grade of 90 or more. There were 50 failed. A number of these were 7th grade pupils. Commencement arrangements are left to the different corporations. Sylvester Barnes, ______ Co. Sup’t. New Circuit Court Suits. Joseph A. Lucas et. al. vs. Anna Mitchell; on note. Amy L. Lucas et. al. vs. Lewis Kirts and Lydia Kirts; to set aside deed. By carrying one member into the House on a stretcher the Democrats in the Tennessee Legislature one day last week took the election machinery out of the hands of the Republican Governor and passed a law making it a -felony for any member to leave the State for the purpose of breaking a quorum.

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